Director of Security Engineering and Operations - Remote

Overview

Lantern is seeking an experienced Director of Security Engineering & Operations to lead out Security Operations Center (SOC) and Cloud and Network Security programs. You will be responsible for safeguarding our Azure cloud infrastructure, strengthening network defenses, and leading threat detection and response initiatives.

In Short

• Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing teams in Security Operations, Cloud Security Engineering, and Network Security.
• Partner with the VP of Information Security and Technology Services to prioritize initiatives, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee Lantern’s Security Incident Response (IR) program, ensuring rapid identification, containment, and resolution of security incidents.
• Lead development of advanced threat detection strategies, including continuous tuning of detection rules, playbooks, and use cases in SIEM/SOAR platforms.
• Oversee threat hunting activities to proactively identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by threat actors.
• Manage relationships with MDR and other MSSPs, threat intelligence providers, and incident response partners.
• Ensure continuous monitoring and remediation of cloud security risks and misconfigurations.
• Oversee the design and management of secure network security architecture, including segmentation, VPNs, firewalls, and intrusion detection and prevention systems.
• Lead efforts in Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), micro-segmentation, and secure network connectivity for a global presence.
• Drive vulnerability management, pen testing, and security assessments.

Requirements

• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, with 5+ years in leadership roles managing Security Operations teams and 3+ years in leadership managing Cloud Security and Network Security teams.
• Deep experience in threat detection, security monitoring, incident response, and threat hunting.
• Proven expertise securing Azure cloud environments in SaaS, healthcare, or regulated industries.
• Strong understanding in network security architecture, segmentation, Zerto Trust, SASE, and advance threat protection.
• Hands-on experience with Defender for Cloud, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, NDR, IAM, CSPM.
• Solid understanding of HIPAA, SOC2, and privacy compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communications skills.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave